John A. Duke Sr.

John A. Duke Sr., 88, of Tobyhanna, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013, at VNA Hospice House in East Stroudsburg.

He was born Feb. 7, 1925, in Williamsport to the late Samuel B. Duke and Margaret (Kielwein) Duke. John had been married to Patricia (Coskey) Duke for 59 years.

He was a graduate of Penn State University and served during World War II in the Navy. John worked for Philips and Magnavox electronics companies for many years. He enjoyed golf, tennis, swimming and gardening.

John is survived by his wife and two sons: John Duke Jr. and his wife, Cindy, of Waldwick, N.J., and Michael Paul Duke of Tobyhanna. He is also survived by his two grandchildren, Kristen Elizabeth Duke and Brian Jonathan Duke, both of Waldwick, N.J.

John was predeceased by his brother, Charles Duke, and his sister, Florence Slaighter.